Environmental factors

How many 'Rs' are there in regards to saving the environment

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Which of these are things that we should try and reduce?

• Reduce the effects on health by using balanced recipes, low in fat, salt and sugar.

• Reduction in the use of processed foods.

• Transportation of food and materials. Eco Footprint.

• All the above

Which of these is NOT a practical method to reduce food packaging?

• Order items in bulk to reduce packaging. E.g. one bag bag of apples instead of lots of little bags.

• Switch to suppliers that use less packaging.

• Use bottles of sauce instead of packets.

• Don't buy any food

Which of these is NOT a method to reduce Food Waste?

• Rotate stock to avoid food going out of date.

• Only buy food that is needed.

• Use accurate portion control. Provide a choice of portion sizes.

• Only sell food people like

• Prepare the correct amount of food for a recipe.

Bottles can be reused to store ingredients or equipment instead of being thrown away?

• True

• False

Left over foods can be reused in which of the following dishes

• Bubble and squeak

• Spaghetti Bolognese

• Pasta bake

• Fish and chips

Recycling is when a product is broken down into materials that can be used to make something new.

• True

• False

It is important to look after equipment so that it does not break and add to waste. Which of these is NOT a method to prevent equipment from breaking

• Carry out regular maintenance checks of equipment

• Repair equipment as soon as it breaks

• Throw it out as soon as it breaks

• None of the above

Which of these are things we should refuse in order to help the environment? (Pick 2)

• Unnecessary packaging

• Sugary, salty and fatty foods

• Healthy foods

• Use of recyclable materials

Which of these is NOT a method of reducing energy

• Put lids on pans

• Cook in bulk

• Only use dishwasher when its full.

• Wash up as soon as you have finished using it